1. Rules and Regulations
Ensures that all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations are followed
2. Meal Preparation and Service
Assists managers in the organization of the cafeteria to deliver the best, most appetizing meal
Assists in the proper training of staff to provide the appropriate meal components to compose the meal or snack
Provides basic training of substitutes
Monitors the After-School Snack programs and conducts minimally two annual reviews; provides needed follow-up with managers
Conducts 'taste testing' with selected students for new product acceptability, as needed
3. Personnel Management
Provides praise and correction in a manner that is positively accepted
Provides and documents in-service opportunities on a regular basis
Promotes TSNA and SNA membership and participation
Discusses personnel issues with the School Nutrition Supervisor
Monitors staffing needs of each site
Makes recommendations in regard to staffing needs of each site (full-time, part-time and substitutes)
4. Sanitation, Safety and Security
Conducts quarterly checks in regard to the MSDS sheets
Monitors and provides feedback to the Manager in regard to the dress and appearance of the staff members
Ensures that health permits are current and health inspections are monitored and that any, and all, noted required corrections are made as soon as possible
Monitors the proper use of equipment; reports immediately when, and if, defective equipment or the operation of such is deemed to be unsafe
Ensures the proper handling of cash at the school level
5. Cafeteria General Operations
Know the most effective procedures for ordering, receiving and storing of goods (including, but not limited to, fresh fruits and vegetables, breads, canned and frozen foods)
Offers guidance for cost control, waste, and theft - reports all unlawful actions immediately
Assists the manager and staff in the implementation of proper cost controls
Serves as the Manager- Food Service in an emergency (not encouraged but may be necessary )
Understands and capable of training others in the areas of appropriate record keeping, cashier operation, cash handling, USDA and state regulations, daily functions of a school cafeteria, etc.
Performs and can instruct others in regard to the completion of production records; monitors the production records; and provides appropriate feedback to the Supervisor of School Nutrition
Completes required paperwork for site visits, HACCP compliance, etc.
6. Public Relations
Promotes participation by building good relationships with all members of the school community (students, parents, employees, community members, etc.)
7. Central Office Work
Assists in the employment process
Helps to prepare lists of food items to be included on bids
Assists in the preparing, opening and processing of bids
Assists in the completion of the end-of-the-month paperwork, balancing bank statements and filing of USDA claims for reimbursement
Assists in the submissions of orders for supplies and equipment
Assists the Supervisor in achieving program goals
Maintains applicable recipes, menus, specification sheets, and food information sheets in an up-to-date manual which is readily accessible to Managers
Assists in the implementation of new programs related to School Nutrition; which may include, but not be limited to Summer Feeding, Healthier US School Challenge, Fuel Up to Play 60
Assists in the completion of a nutritional analysis for menus (using Nutri-Kids)
Has clerical and technological skills required to efficiently use the applicable software program associated with School Nutrition
Assist the managers with the routine daily operations and personnel in the School Nutrition program;
Performs related duties as assigned by the School Nutrition Manager Supervisor.